manzanita man`za*ni"ta (m[a^]n`z[.a]*n[=e]"t[.a]), n. [Sp.,
dim. of manzana an apple.] (Bot.)
A name given to severalspecies of {Arctostaphylos}, but
mostly to {Arctostaphylos glauca} and {Arctostaphylos
pungens}, shrubs of California, Oregon, etc., with reddish
smooth bark, ovate or oval coriaceousevergreen leaves, and
bearing clusters of red berries, which are said to be a
favorite food of the grizzly bear.
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Manzanita — Manzanita, OR U.S. city in Oregon Population (2000): 564 Housing Units (2000): 1078 Land area (2000): 0.742993 sq. miles (1.924342 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.742993 sq. miles (1.924342 sq … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

manzanita — ☆ manzanita [man΄zə nēt′ə ] n. [AmSp &LT; Sp, dim. of manzana, apple: see MANCHINEEL] any of several shrubs or small trees (genus Arctostaphylos) of the heath family, found in the W U.S … English World dictionary

Manzanita — For other uses, see Manzanita (disambiguation). Main article: Arctostaphylos Manzanita branches with red bark. Manzanita is a common name for many species of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees present in t … Wikipedia

manzanita — /man zeuh nee teuh/, n. 1. any of several western North American shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Arctostaphylos, of the heath family, having leathery leaves and clusters of white to pink flowers. 2. the fruit of one of these shrubs.… … Universalium

manzanita — noun Any evergreen shrub or tree of the subgenus Manzanita of the genus Arctostaphylos, having smooth red or orange bark and stiff, twisting branches … Wiktionary